Jim Sharkey
# Jim Sharkey

Jim Sharkey (12 February 1934 – 19 October 2014) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.

## Career

Born in Glasgow, Sharkey played for Haverhill Rovers while on National Service. After playing for Rutherglen Glencairn, he signed for Celtic in 1954, making his senior debut for them in October 1955. He later played for Airdrie and Raith Rovers, making a total of 123 appearances in the Scottish Football League for all three clubs. He later played non-league football in England for Cambridge United, Wisbech Town, Corby Town, Bury Town, Newmarket Town, Sawston United and Girton.

## Later life and death

After retiring as a player, Sharkey worked as a porter at Pembroke College, Cambridge. He died on 19 October 2014, at the age of 80.

